There may be some severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Guysborough County, Halifax County, east of Porters Lake, Sydney and Cape Breton County.

Victoria country has a rainfall and severe thunderstorm warning in effect.

Parts of the South Shore are also likely to see some thunderstorms with Lunenburg, Queens and Yarmouth counties being put under a thunderstorm watch.

Environment Canada says there could be some heavy rain, strong winds and hail.

There could also be flash flooding.

The forecaster says to monitor for alerts